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HUDSON-RU L-TON CELEBRATION 



cataloque: 

of an Historical Exhibition 

held by the 

FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY of JERSEY CITY 

September-December, 1909 




Compiled by 
ESTHER E. BURDICK, - Librarian 



Published by the Library 

Jersey City 

1909 




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HU DSON-F-UI_XOIM C E L-E B R AT I O N 

catalogue: 

of an Historical Exhibition 

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FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY of JERSEY CITY 

September-December, 1909 




Compiled by 
ESTHER E. BURDICK, - Librarian 



Published by the Library 

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FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

JERSEY CITY, N. J. 



BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

HON. H. OTTO WITTPENN, Mayor, 



£x-o//7do. 
HENRY SNYDER, Supt. of Schools, 

NELSON J. H. EDGE, DAVID R. DALY, 

BENJAMIN L. STOWE, DAVID W. LAWRENCE, 

GORDON K. DICKINSON, M. D. 



OFFICERS 

BENJAMIN L. STOWE President 

DAVID R. DALY Treasurer 

ESTHER E. BURDICK Librarian 

EDMUND W. MILLER Secretary 



PREFACE 



At the time of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, the Free 
Public Library of Jersey City contributed to its observance in 
various ways. 

First. There was held in the Auditorium of the Library 
a public meeting with historic addresses and patriotic music. 

Second. An historical pamphlet was published for free 
distribution entitled "From Sail to Steam, " giving the con- 
nection of New Jersey and its citizens with the development 
of steam navigation. 

Third. A list of books appropriate to the occasion was 
compiled and printed. 

Fourth. A loan exhibition of articles valuable for their 
age, rarity, historical associations, and intrinsic value, was 
held in the Museum belonging to the Library. This collec- 
tion, which consisted to a great extent of heirlooms belonging 
to Jersey City families, proved to be of so much interest that 
it was decided that a permanent record of the exhibits should 
be made and the Librarian has accordingly catalogued them. 
The work has been a pleasure and it is hoped will give satis- 
faction to the friends who so kindly loaned these most inter- 
esting relics, and to whom cordial thanks are due. 

In addition to the articles listed in this catalogue the 
Library has long been the owner of a large number of manu- 
scripts, maps and other articles of historic value, which to- 
gether with a fine collection of natural curiosities will be 
catalogued as soon as opportunity will allow. 



Contributors to the Historical Exhibit 



Mrs. Samuel C. Allison 

Miss M. E. Baulch 

Mrs. George E. Boyd 

Rev. Cornelius Brett, D. D, 

Mrs. Cornelius Brett 

Mr. Edward P. Buffett 

IMiss Esther E. Burdick 

Miss M. Frances Burdick 

Mrs. Clarence Chase 

Mr. Frank O. Cole 

Mrs. Ada Post Collins 

Mr. David R. Daly 

Miss L. Dammer 

Mrs. E. G. Dewey 

Gordon K. Dickinson, M. D. 

Miss Adele Edge 

Miss M. Louise Edge 

IVIr. Nelson J. H. Edge 

Mrs. Thomas Edmondson 

Miss Bonniebell Edwards 

Mrs. J. H. Evers 

Major George B. Fielder 

Mr. James J. Flanagan 

Mrs. Margaret Gemmell 

Mrs. Philip K. Green 

Mrs. Frederick C. Hammond 

Mrs. Adolph Kiersten 

Mr. Edmund W. Kingsland 

Mr. David W. Lawrence 

Mrs. E. J. Leonard 

Miss Blanche Manners 



Miss Marie Manners 

Mrs. J. G. Mars 

Mrs. Clara Muirheid 

National Society of the United 

States Daughters of 1812 ; 

State of New Jersey 
Mr. Robert D. Noonan 
Mrs. Albert Norris 
Miss Estella C. Ogden 
Hon. P. H. O'Neill 
Miss Florence Percy 
Miss Laura E. Riley 
Mrs. Theodore Solmons 
Mr. Hiram S. Stevens 
Mrs. J. E. Stevens 
Mr. Benjamin L. Stowe 
Mrs. Benjamin L. Stowe 
Mr. Frederick A. Stowe 
Mr. Nathan Stowe 
Mr. Frank D. Tappen 
Miss Jessie L. Thomson 
Mr. Isaac P. Vanderbeek 
Mrs. Isaac P. Vanderbeek 
Mrs. Edwin Van Houten 
Mrs. G. D. Van Reipen 
Mr. John J. Voorhees 
Mrs. John A. Walker 
Mrs. Spencer Weart 
Mr. George Wilcox 
Mr. Jacob R. Wortendyke 
Mrs. Jacob R. Wortendyke 



FURNITURE 

Chair. Mahogany chair from the De Pej^ster mansion at 
Bloomingdale. Made by Phyfe about 1802. 

Loaned by Rev. Dr. Brett. 

Chair. Mahogany "Queen Anne" chair belonging to 
Cotton Mather about 1700. Tradition says that a Salem 
" witch " once sat on this chair. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. A. Walker. 

Chairs. Two oak rush-bottomed arm chairs, made in 
New England in the 18th century. One a " slat-back, " the 
other a "banister back. " Used for five generations in the 
Bogert Family of New York. Loaned by Rev. Dr. Brett- 

Chair. Mahogany chair. " American empire, " early 
19th century. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Chair. Sheraton chair ; late 18th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Chairs. Three rush-bottomed chairs, used in Ulster Co. , 
N. Y., by the Van Vliet Family, prior to the War of the 
Revolution. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Chair. Mahogany chair, a relic of the St. Nicholas 
Hotel, New York City. About 1850. 

Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe. 

Chairs. Two rush-bottomed chairs, 100 years old. 

Loaned by Mr. J. J. Flanagan. 

Table. Mahogany card table of early 19th centurJ^ 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 



Table. Small tea-table, of late ISth century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Table. Drop-leaf mahogany table. "American Em- 
pire," early 19th century. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Piano. Made about 1805. In use in the Edge Family 
when the Clermont first steamed up the Hudson. 

Loaned by Miss M. L. Edge. 

Cradle. Hooded cradle in use before the War of the 
Revolution. ' Loaned by Mr. J.J. Flanagan. 

Bed. Field bed, made about 1750. This was a part of 
the dowry of Mrs. Martha Kimball, who married Philip Goss 
of Lyndon, Vermont, early in 19th century. 

Loaned by Dr. G. K. Dickinson. 

Clock. Long case or grandfather's clock. Said to be 
over a century old. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Clock. Mantel clock made in Connecticut about 1815. 
An Eli Terry clock. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Spinning Wheel. Wool wheel used in the Van Houten 
Family in the 18th century. Property of the Librar>^ 

Spinning Wheels. Wool wheel !and flax wheel, each 
about 130 years old. Loaned by Mr. J.J. Flanagan. 

Spinning Wheel and Reel. Flax wheel and reel used 
in 18th century. Property of the Library. 



ARTICI.es made of MLETAI.S 

Spoons. Pair of table spoons and a salt spoon, the prop- 
erty of Mrs. Polly Blake of New Hampshire, who lived at the 
beginning of the 18th century. These spoons were made of 
silver which had been melted down from ware belonging to 
the grandmother of Mrs. Blake. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clarence Chase. 

Spoons. Three silver tea-spoons, ages ranging from 125 
to 200 years. From the White Family of New York. 

Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe and Miss M. E. Baulch. 

Spoon. Small silver tea-spoon used 150 years ago in the 
Westcott Family. Loaned by Miss Bonnibell Edwards. 

Card-case. Silver card-case, engraved with initials L. 
A. S. Early 19th century. From the Schley Family. 

Loaned by Miss L. E. Riley. 

Candlestick. Silver candlestick of early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

Snuffers. Pair of very old silver snuffers. From the 
Van Reipen Family. Loaned by Mrs. G. D. Van Reipen. 

Medal. Silver medal, a souvenir of the coronation of 
Queen Victoria. Brought from England in 1837. From the 
Hague Family. Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Candlesticks. Pair of brass candlesticks, made in 18th 
century. From the White Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe and Miss M. E. Baulch. 

Fire Tools. Pair of brass andirons, tongs and fire 
shovel. A portion of Mrs. Frederick Stowe's first house- 
keeping outfit in 1824. Loaned by Mr. B. L. Stowe. 

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Warming-pan. Brass warming-pan, used in colonial 
times in the Stowe Family of Milford, Conn. 

Loaned by Mr. Nathan Stowe. 

Candlestick. Brass candlestick, over a century old. 
From the Van Vliet Family. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Tea-tray. ShefiSeld plate. Made in 18th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Tea-tray. Very old Japanned ware. Used by four 
generations in the White Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe. 

Measure. Pewter quart measure. Said to be over a 
century old. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Tea-sets (two). Britannia metal, made by James Dixon 
and Son, Sheffield, England, late 18th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Cream-jug. Pewter. Design, spread eagle with thirteen 
stars. Probably made by Hamlin, N. Y., prior to 1786. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Bread-toaster. Iron; used before a fireplace fire 150 
years ago. Loaned by Mr. George Wilcox. 

Candlestick. Iron candlestick with hook to hang on 
chair; also snuffers, tray and extinguisher. In use in the 
Van Vliet Family in colonial times. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Lantern. Tin; said to be over 200 years old. From 
the Van Vliet Family. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Foot- warmer. Tin; used before the day of stoves. 
From the Van Vliet Family. Loaned by Mrs, Albert Norris. 

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CERA9IICS 

Jersey City Pottery Ware 

This pottery was established in 1825 as "The Jersey Porcelain 
and Earthenware Company." In 1833 it became "The American Pot- 
tery Manufacturing Company" and about forty years ago the name was 
further changed to "The Jersey City Pottery." The pottery went out 
of existence some twenty-five }'ears ago. 

Game Jug. Cream colored earthenware. Designed by 

Greatbach; made by American Pottery Company about 1840. 

Donated to the Library by Mr. David R. Daly, 

Game Jug. Mottled brown earthenware. Designed by 
Greatbach; made by American Pottery Company about 1840. 

Loaned by Miss M. L. Edge. 

Toby Jugs, Pair of. Mottled brown earthenware; 
made by American Pottery Company in 1840. 

Donated to the Library by Mrs. G. E. Boyd. 

Teapot. Mottled brown earthenware; made between 
1880 and 1890 by the Jersey City Pottery. One of the last 
articles made at this pottery. 

Donated to the Library by Mrs. Thomas Edmondson. 



Stafibrdsbire Ware 

Plate. Dark blue earthenware. "Venetian Scene." 
Marked "Tonquin, J. H." (John Heath, about 1750?). 

Loaned by Mr. J.J. Flanagan. 

Tea-plate. Blue and white. Made by Davenport, 1795. 
From the Gardiner Family, of Gardiner's Island, N. Y. 

Loaned by Miss E. E. Burdick. 

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Bread-plate. Black and white. Late 18th century. 
From the Vreeland Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Theodore Solmons. 

Plate. Blue and white, with waterfall design. Maker 
not positively identified, but appears to be the work of Stubbs, 
about 1800. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Soup-plate. Blue and white. Made by Ridgway about 
1800. This plate was a part of the wedding outfit of Cath- 
erine Van Iderstine of New Barbadoes, Bergen Co., N. J., 
who was married in 1806. 

Loaned by Mrs. I. P. Vanderbeek. 

Plate. Blue and white, "Bamborough Castle." Made 
by Adams, first decade 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Plate. Blue and white. "Landing of the Pilgrims." 
Made by Wood, 1818. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Soup-plate. Yellow and brown. "Oberwesel-on-the 
Rhine." Made by Wood, early 19th century. From the Kip 
Family. Loaned by Mrs. P. K. Green. 

Plate. Brown and white. "Moral maxims." Made 
by Clews, 1820. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Don Quixote Plate. Dark blue. "Meeting of Sancho 
and Dapple." Made by Clews about 1820. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Tea-plate. Very dark blue with gilt rim. A form of 
willow pattern. Probably early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Plate. Blue and white stone china. Made by Ridg- 
way, early 19th century. From the Vreeland Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Theodore Solmons. 

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Tea-plate. Purple and white, "junction of Sacan- 
daga and Hudson Rivers." Made by Clews, 1824. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Plates, Pair of. Blue and white. "Landing of Lafay- 
ette in 1824." Made by Clews. A portion of the first house* 
keeping outfit of Mrs. Frederick Stowe. 

Loaned by Mr. B. L. Stowe. 

Plate. Blue and white. "Landing of Lafayette in 
1824." Made by Clews. Loaned by Miss M. L. Edge. 

Plates, Pair of. Light purple and white. "View near 
Sandy Hill on the Hudson." Made by Clews, 1824. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Plate. Blue and white. "New York City Hall in 1824." 
Made by Ridgway. Loaned by Miss M. L. Edge. 

Plate. Blue and white. "New York City Hall in 1824." 
Made by Ridgway. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Plate. Pink and white. "Residence of the late Rich- 
ard Jordan, New Jersey." Made by Heath, 1829. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Columbus Plate. Brown and white. "Hunting View." 
Made by Adams, about 1830. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Plate. Very dark brown. "Iron works at Saugerties. ' ' 
Made by Jackson, early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Plate. Black and white. "Baker's Falls on the Hud- 
son." Made by Clews. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners . 



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Plate. Pink and white. "Scene on the Hudson River 
near Hudson." Made by Clews, 1830. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Plate. Dark blue. "Entrance of Erie Canal into the 
Hudson." Made by Wood, 1830. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Plate. Red and white. ' "Catskill Mountain House." 
Made by Adams, 1835. Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Large Platter. White and blue. Pearl ware, made 
about 1790. From the De Motte Family of Long Island. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. G. Mars. 

Small Platter. Blue and white with open-work edge. 
A form of willow pattern. Early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Small Platter. Blue and white. "Italian Scenery." 
Made by Wood, 1820. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Large Platter. Dark blue and white. "An Oriental 
Scene." Early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Platter. Brown and white. "Newburgh on the Hud- 
son." Made by Clews, 1830. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Platter. Brown and white. "Scene in Corea." Made 
by Clementson, early 19th century. From the White Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe. 

Fruit Dish. Semi-china, blue and white; willow pat- 
tern. Made by Riley, 1800. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 



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Vegetable Dish. Dark blue. "West Point on the 
Hudson." Made by Wood, 1820. 

Loaned bj^ Miss Marie Manners. 

Vegetable Dish. Blue and white. "Chateau Ermen- 
onville." Made by Wood, 1820. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Vegetable Dish. Dark blue. "States" design. Made 
by Clews, about 1820. Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Sauce Tureen. Dark blue. "View of Quebec." Made 
by Wood, 1820. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Sauce Tureen AND Plate. Dark blue. "Scene in the 
Catskills." Made by Wood, 1820. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Pitcher. Brown with white figures. Closely resembles 
Wedgwood, but no mark. Late 18th centurj^ 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Cream Jug. Pink and white. "Residence of the late 
Richard Jordan, New Jersey." Made by Heath, 1829. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Coffee Pot. Very dark blue. "Washington's Tomb." 
Made by Wood, 1820. Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Posset Cup. Olive with white figures. Made by Wedg- 
wood, about 1785. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond, 

Cup and Saucer. Dark blue. "Venetian Scene." 
Marked "Tonquin, J. H." (John Heath, 1750?). 

Loaned by Mr. J. J. Flanagan. 

Cup and Saucer. Blue and white. Willow pattern. 
Made by Spode, 1786. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

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Cup and Saucer. Various colors. Made by Daven- 
port, about 1800. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Cups and Saucers (four). Blue and white. Willow 
pattern. Made by Pinder and Bearne, early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 



Lustre Ware 

These pieces of lustre ware could not be positively identified as 
to age and maker. It is very probable, however, that they are all of 
the latter half of the 18th century, and were made in Staffordshire. 
Most of the pieces are known to have been in use more than a century 
ago. 

Cream Jug. Brown copper lustre with wide blue stripe 
and raised figures. Beaded pattern. 

Loaned by Miss Adele Edge. 

Pitcher. Brown copper lustre; design similar to above. 

Loaned by Miss M. L. Edge. 

Teapot. Brown copper lustre, with broad blue stripe; 
raised figures, red roses with leaves. 

Loaned by Miss M. L. Edge. 

Cream Jug. Brown copper lustre with blue and yellow 
stripes. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Teapot. Silver lustre. Beaded pattern. 

Loaned by Mrs. F, C. Hammond. 

Teapot. Silver lustre. Unornamented but of a beauti- 
ful lustre. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Cream Jug. Brown copper lustre. Stripes of yellow 
with raised figures of flowers in various colors. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

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Pitcher. Gold lustre. Raised decorations in white. 
Resembles work of Wedgwood, but no mark. 

lyoaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Cream Jug. Brown copper lustre, with printed designs 
in blue. From the Van Vliet Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Pitcher. Brown copper lustre. Beaded pattern with 
painted decorations, "Battledore and shuttlecock." 

Loaned by Mr. B. L. Stowe. 



Miscellaneous ^Vares 

Tea-set f21 pieces). China; white ground with blue 
and gold decorations. Early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Tea-set (lO pieces). Austrian ware with design of scar- 
let poppies and green leaves. Middle 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

Large Platter. Willow ware. Made by Turner at 
Caughley, 1780. Loaned by Rev. Dr. Brett. 

Platter. Willew ware. Made by Turner at Caughley, 
1780. Loaned by Miss M. F. Burdick. 

Small Platter. Cream color earthenware, painted 
with green sprigs. Known to have been in use in the 18th 
century. From the White Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe. 

Plate. Blue Delft. Lotus flowers and peacock design. 
Brought from Holland 200 years ago. From the Van Reipen 
Family. Loaned by Mrs. P. K. Green. 

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Plate. Blue Delft. Pomegranite design. Brought 
from Holland about 1700. From the Van Horn Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Edwin Van Houten. 

Small Plate. Child's plate. White with colored deco- 
rations. ' 'The favorite rabbits. ' ' 

Loaned by Miss Adele Edge. 

Small Plate. Old alphabet plate in white and blue, 
"importance of punctuality." 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Plate. Light blue. "Burning of Merchants' Exchange, ' ' 
Dec. 16th, 1835. Maker unknown. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Plate. White corner plate. "Opaque granite china, 
W. R. & Co." From the Van Vliet Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Plate. White earthenware with green border. Used 
in the 18th century in the Van Vliet Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Pie-plate. Red earthenware, used 200 years ago in a 
brick oven. From the Van Vliet Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Soup-plate. Liverpool ware. Made about 1780. From 
the Vreeland Family. Loaned by Mrs. Theodore Solmons. 

Dinner-plates (three) . Various colors. Age and maker 
unidentified, but known to have been in the Hague Family 
late 18th century. Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Plate. White earthenware with steel blue border. 
Made by Moore, 1803. From the White Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe. 

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Tea-plate. White earthenware with raised decorations 
(grapes and leaves). Middle 18th century. From the White 
Family. Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe. 

Tea-plate. White china, green border. Early 19th cen- 
tury. Loaned by Miss J. L. Thomson. 

Cup and Saucer. Blue and white. About 125 years 
old. Loaned by Mr. J. J. Flanagan. 

Cups and Saucers (three). Lowestoff ware. Flower 
patterns, various colors. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Cups and Saucers (three). Lowestoff ware. Various 
colors. These belonged to the Scheetz Family of Pennsylvania 
and were used before the War of the Revolution. 

Loaned by Mrs. E. J. Leonard. 

Coffee-cup and Saucer. Very large and elaborately 
decorated in various colors, dark blue predominating. Age 
not known, but probably early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

Cup and Saucer. Liverpool ware. Late 18th century. 
Formerly belonged to Mrs. Sarah Noble Hague. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Cup AND Saucer. Lowestoff ware. 18th century. From 
the Doremus Family. Loaned by Mr. J. R. Wortendyke. 

Saucer. Lowestoff ware. 18th century. From Dore- 
mus Family. Loaned by Mr. J. R. Wortendyke. 

Teapot. Castleford ware. Cream white with patriotic 
design. Belonged in the Scheetz Family of Pennsylvania 
about 1790. Loaned by Mrs. E. J. Leonard. 

Bowl. Brown and white earthenware. A century old. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

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Bowi^, White and blue earthenware. Belonged in the 
Vreeland Family 125 years ago. 

Loaned by Mrs. Theodore Solmons. 

Punch Bowl. Large punch bowl with design, butterflies 
and flowers. Brought from China to Middletown, Conn., in 
the 18th century. This bowl belonged to the Warner Family 
of Connecticut and was used in entertaining George Washing- 
ton. Loaned by Mrs, Spencer Weart. 

Bowl. Various colors. Appears to be Lowestoff ware 
of the 18th century. From the Doremus Family. 

Loaned by Mr. J. R. Wortendyke. 

Pitcher. Blueand white, with mountain scene. Maker 
and age unknown. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Pitcher. Stoneware; two shades of blue. The "Paul 
Pvcvere" pitcher. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Cream Jug. Liverpool ware. 18th century. 

Loaned by Miss Marie Manners. 

Pitcher. Earthenware; white ground with raised fig- 
ures in blue. Early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

Cream Jug. White and green earthenware. In use in 
the Van Vliet Family 150 years ago. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Cream Jug. White with blue markings. Known to be 
160 years old. From the White Family. 

Loaned by Miss M. E. Baulch. 

Pitcher. Earthenware, white with green sprigs. Be- 
longed to the wedding outfit of Mrs. Frederick Stowe, about 
1824. Loaned by Mr. B. L. Stowe. 



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Pitcher. Blue and white earthenware, a centurj^old. 
From the Traphagen Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. R. Wortendyke. 

Toby Jugs (two). Light and dark brown. Said to be 
more than 150 years old. Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

Schnapps Bottles (two). Brought from Holland by 
one of the earliest settlers of Ulster Co., New York. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Fruit Basket. Old Dresden ware. Various colors. 
Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Small Vases, Pair of. Sevres ware. Made about 1750. 
Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Large Vases, Pair of. Beautifully decorated with 
roses and other flowers. Maker not identified. Probably 
early 19th century. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Group. Bisque ware. Mother, two children and dog. 
Late 18th centurv'. Loaned by Mrs. F. C Hammond. 

Pepper Box. Blue and white earthenware, 175 years old. 
From the Van Vliet Family. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Sweetmeats Jar. Red earthenware, two centuries old. 
From the Van Vliet Family. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Ink Well. Ancient stoneware ink well, used in colonial 
times. From the Van Vliet Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Medallion. Napoleon in 1805, at the time of his coro- 
nation. From the engraving by Massard, after Bouillon. 

Loaned by Mr. E. P. Buffett. 



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Lamp. Old spirit lamp ; early 19th century. Has mark 
of Dietz Bros. & Co., William St., New York. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Girandoles. Set of girandoles, three pieces. A century- 
old. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Decanter. Old cut glass decanter and tumbler. Age 
and maker unknown. Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Eighteenth Century Glass. 

a. Two goblets made of clear and opaque glass. 

b. Bohemian glass bowl. 

c. Pair of cut glass bottles. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

Wine Glass. Belonged in the Hague Family more than 
100 years ago. Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Smelling Bottle. Bohemian glass smelling bottle. 
Green and white. Early 19th century. From the Schley 
Family. Loaned by Miss L. E. Riley. 

Wine Glasses. Two wine glasses of the 18th century. 
From the White Family. Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe. 

Historic Relic. Piece of glass from the New York 
Crystal Palace of 1858. Loaned by Mrs. B. L. Stowe. 



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JEMTELRY AND PERSON AI. ORNAMENTS 

Bracelets. Pair of beaded bracelets, early 19th century. 
From the Baulch Family. Loaned by Miss M. E. Baulch. 

Earrings. Pair of coral earrings worn a century ago by 
a member of the White Family. 

Loaned by Miss M. E. Baulch. 

Buckle. Silver buckle set with amethysts, made in 
Germany in 18th century. From the White FamilJ^ 

Loaned by Miss M. E. Baulch. 

Coat-links, Pair of. Heirlooms in the Belding Family 
of Swanzey, N, H., for 150 years. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clarence Chase. 

Seal. Belonged to Thomas Chase of Yorkshire, England. 
In use about 1770. Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Watch. Open-faced gold watch belonging to Anna B. 
Schley about 1815. Loaned by Miss L. E. Riley. 

Comb. Tortoise-shell back comb worn by Mrs. John De 
Motte of Long Island, late 18th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. G. Mars. 

Comb. Back comb set with brilliants, worn by Mrs. 
Catharine Hague, late 18th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Combs. Two tortoise-shell back combs worn about mid- 
dle of 18th century by a member of the Warner Family of 
Connecticut. Loaned by Mrs. Spencer Weart. 



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Comb. Large tortoise-shell back comb worn by Mrs. 
Clarissa Warner Southmayd, early 19tli century. 

Loaned by Mrs, Spencer Weart. 

Beaded Bag. Black velvet bag beaded with blue, car- 
ried by Mrs. John De Motte, late 18th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. G. Mars. 

Beaded Bag. Early 19th century. 

Loaned by Miss Adele Edge. 

Beaded Bag. Early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 



I!»IINIATrRE:S ANO SILHOUETTES 

Portrait. Squire John De Motte of Long Island. Late 
18th century. Loaned by Mrs. J. G. Mars. 

Portrait. Christina Can tine, sister of Martin Van 
Buren. Copied in 1824 from the original painting, for her 
god-daughter, Mrs. C. C. Van Reipen (Christina C. Van 
Alen). Loaned by Mrs. P. K. Green. 

Portrait. Edward Baptiste. Early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Portraits. Two members of the Schley Family of 
Maryland. Late 18th century. Loaned by Miss L. E. Riley. 

Portrait. Miss Keziah B. Stowe of Milford, Conn.; a 
sister of Captain Frederick Stowe. Painted a century ago. 

Loaned by Mr. Nathan Stowe. 

Portrait. Nelson L. Stowe ; a brother of Captain 
Frederick Stowe. Painted early in 19th century. 

Loaned by Mr. B. L. Stowe. 

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Portrait. Captain Frederick Stowe, who served in the 
United States Navy during the War of 1812 and fought under 
Decatur against the Algerian pirates in 1815. Born in 1793, 
portrait painted about 1825. Loaned by Mr. F. A. Stowe. 

Portrait. Mrs. Deare, (born PhiUips,) of Maidenhead, 
(now Lawrenceville) New Jersey. Painted about 1749. 

Loaned by Miss Blanche Manners. 

Portrait. English lady of the 18th century. 

Loaned by Miss Blanche Manners. 

Silhouette. Herman Baptiste. Early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Silhouettes (six). Members of the La Bau Family of 
New Jersey. Made about the middle of the 18th century. 

Loaned by Miss Blanche Manners. 

Ambrotypes (two). Early specimens of the art. 

Loaned by Mrs, Albert Norris. 

Ambrotype. Picture of a child, taken fifty years ago. 

Loaned by Mr. H. S. Stevens. 



BOOKS, NEIJVSPAPERS, POSTERS 

Bible. Old German Bible. (Jewish Scriptures.) Pub- 
lished at Hamburg in 1711. Loaned by Miss L. Dammer. 

Dutch Bible. The Van Horn Family Bible. Published 
at Amsterdam, 1719. Loaned by Mrs. A. P. Collins. 

Dutch Bible. The Van Reipen Family Bible. Pub- 
lished at Amsterdam in 1702. 

Loaned by Mrs. G. D. Van Reipen. 

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Dutch Bible. The Voorhees Family Bible. Published 
at Leyden in 1641. Brought to this country in 1660 by 
Steven Coerte Van Voorhees, progenitor of the Voorhees 
Family in America, who settled at Flatlands, lyOng Island, 
and whose descendants still occupy the original farm. 

lyoaned by Mr. J. J. Voorhees. 

Bible. Small EngHsh Bible. Published at Edinburgh 
in 1793. Loaned by Mrs. G. D. Van Reipen. 

Bible. Small EngHsh Bible; 1818. Wedding gift to 
Anna B. Schley from her husband, on their marriage June 4, 
1818. Loaned by Miss L. E. Riley. 

New Testament. Dutch New Testament. Published 
in 1746. Loaned by Mrs. G. D. Van Reipen. 

Prayer-book. German prayer-book. Published 1789. 

Loaned by Miss L. Dammer. 

New England Primer. A reprint by Benjamin Olds, 
Newark, N. J. 1824. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Book. Mediaeval medical work in Latin, "Avicennse 
Arabum medicorum principis," giving illustrations of surgical 
methods employed from the 10th to the 17th century. Pub- 
lished at Venice in 1608. Loaned by Miss Adele Edge. 

Pamphlet. "The Sound Believer; a treatise on evan- 
gelical conversion;" by Thomas Shepard. Published at Lon- 
don in 1652. Loaned by Mr. E. P. Buffett. 

Pamphlet. " Sermon preached to the Provincials of the 
County of Suffolk, at Huntington, Long Island," by Ebenezer 
Prime. Published at New York in 1759. 

Loaned by Mr. E. P. Buffett. 

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Book, "American selection of lessons in reading and 
speaking," by Noah Webster. Published at Hartford, Conn, 
in 1792. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Book. Colden's " Memoir of the celebration of the com- 
pletion of the New York Canals." 1st edition, 1825. 

Property of the Library. 

Book. Colden's " Life of Robert Fulton." 1st edition, 
1817. Property of the Library. 

Newspapers (two). Ulster County Gazette, January 4, 
1800. Saratoga Patriot, September 23, 

1812. Loaned by Mrs. J. G. Mars. 

Newspapers (two). New Jersey Eagle, July 28, 1835. 
Daily Telegraph of Jersey City, 
January 27>, 1852. Loaned by Mr. E. P. Buffett. 

Poster. " Harrison and better times." A poster of 
the " Log Cabin " campaign of 1840 ; issued by the " Demo- 
cratic-Whigs " of Hudson Co., N. J. 

Donated to the Library by Mr. E. W. Kingsland. 

Poster. Proclamation by Mayor Orestes Cleveland of 
Jersey City, announcing the end of the War of the Rebellion, 
April, 10, 1865. Loaned by Miss M. L. Edge. 



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MANUSCRIPTS 

Loaned by Mr, E. P. Bulfett 

Pay-roll. Captain Nathaniel Piatt's Company; Colonel 
Josiah Smith's Regiment of New York Militia. 1776. 

Receipt. For payment of services with Captain Rogers 
in the Revolutionary campaign of 1776. 

License. Issued for the sale of liquor to William Tay- 
lor of Smithtown, L. I., by George D. Ludlow, Supervisor. 

1782. 

Letter. From Thomas M. Witbeck to Congressman 
John E. Van Alen, concerning the election of 1796. Dec. 
19th, 1796. 

Card. Invitation to dinner from President John Adams 
to Congressman Van Alen. June 15th, 1797. 

Letter. From Mrs. Ann Van Alen to her husband the 
Congressman. February 25th, 1798. 

Manumission Papers. A slave (negro woman named 
Nancy,) freed by Isaac BufFett of Smithtown, Long Island. 
January 18th, 1810. 

Bill op Sale. A slave (negro man named Harry,) sold 
by Daniel Van Reiper to Cornelius Van Reiper. June 14th, 
1816. 

L.oaned by ]IIrs. Harg^aret Gemmell 

Will. Will of CorneHus Dedrix. March 29th, 1775. 

Deed. Sale of lands in the township of Bergen by Mar- 
tin Winner to Walter Clendenny. December 1st, 1799. 

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Mortgage. Philip Smith to John WilHams. Lands in 
the township of Bergen. May 27th, 1809. 

Deed. Gift of lands in the township of Bergen from 
Walter Clendenny to MarsehsClendenny. August 14th, 1812. 

Map. Map of salt meadows in Pamrapo, belonging to 
the estate of Cornelius Van Buskirk, showing the division 
among his four sons. July 6th, 1819. 

Deed. Given by George Van Vliet to Margaretje his 
wnfe, and others, to Arie Van Vliet and Johannes Van Vliet, 
conveying certain lands in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. 
June 30th, 1787. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

W11.L. Will of Guert Coorten. February 18th, 1690. 
Loaned by Mrs. G. D. Van Reipen. 

Deed. Lands in Bergen sold by Dorreck a Terheun and 
others to Daniel Van Reipen. August 16th, 1794. 

Loaned by Mrs. G. D. Van Reipen. 

Manuscripts. Three ancient Latin parchments (deeds,) 
dated respectively A. D. 1285, 1287 and 1417. 

Loaned by Mrs. Adolph Kiersten. 

Letter. Autograph letter of Daniel Webster, dated 
January 3d, 1838. Property of the Library. 

Letter. Autograph letter of Henry Clay, on the nomi- 
nation of General Taylor to the presidency. Addressed to 
D. Austin Muir, Esq. August 15th, 1848. 

Loaned by Mr. F. D. Tappen. 



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textii.es 

Sampler. "Rachel Romine, her work, aged 14 years. 
1750." Loaned by Rev. Dr. Brett. 

Sampler. Made in 1795 by Margaret Starr, aged 7 
years. 

"This Work I Hand My Frein 
ds Shall Have when I Am dead 
And In My Grave." 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

Sampler. Made in 1799 by Mary Ann Clulee, aged 7 
years. 

"These Lines my Friends may have 
when I am Dead and in my Grave." 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Embroidery. Quaint embroidery making part of a screen, 
made in 1799 by Mary Ward. An heirloom in the Edge 
Family. Loaned by Miss M. L. Edge. 

Sampler. Made by C. Bogert about 1800. 

Loaned by Rev. Dr. Brett. 

Silk Embroidery. Funeral piece consisting of weeping 
willow, funeral urn and mourner, done by Isabella Carman, 
wife of Simeon Mundy of Metuchen, N. J. 1800. 

Loaned by Mrs. Cornelius Brett. 

Silk Embroideries (two pieces). 

a. Liberty feeding the American eagle. 

b. Doves and flowers. 

Done about 1800 by Alida Van Dyck, wife of Cornelius Bo- 
gert, Esq., of New York. Loaned by Rev. Dr. Brett. 

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Sampler . * ' Advantages of early religion ' ' ( five verses) . 
Made in 1819 by Mary Ann Bowles, aged 12 years. 

Loaned by Miss Florence Percy. 

Silk Embroidery. Wild roses. From the Schley Family 
of Baltimore. Loaned by Miss L. E. Riley. 

Embroideries. Three chemisettes, convent made. Worn 
by Mrs. Sarah Noble Hague about 1770. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Worsted Embroidery. Pin cushion, with design of 
young girl and pet fawn. Done in cross-stitch early in 19th 
centur>- by Marie Blandy, afterwards Mrs. Smith Garrabrant. 

Loaned by Mrs. E. G. Dewey. 

Worsted Embroidery. Rose pattern in cross-stitch, 
done by Mrs. Margaret Vreeland early in 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. Theodore Solmons. 

Lace. Specimens of old lace with hand embroidery, 
made and worn by Mrs. James Gilbert of the Hague Family, 
late in 18th century. Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Lace. Old Chantilly lace veil worn by Miss Emma 
Hague early in 19th century. Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Lace. Made by Mrs. Margaret Vreeland early in 19th 
century. Loaned by Mrs. Theodore Solmons. 

Shoulder Shawl. Worn by Mrs. Rebekah Van Vliet 
of Ulster Co., N. Y., about 1770. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Reticule. Green velvet reticule carried by Mrs. Rebekah 
Van Vliet, 1770. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Shawl. White silk lace long shawl worn more than a 
century ago. Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

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Shawl. Red crape, brought from Japan in 1853, by a 
member of Perry's Expedition. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirheid. 

Mantilla. Hand embroidered blue silk, worn by Miss 
Emma Hague early in 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Wedding Suit. Worn by Mrs. Catharine Kiersten at 
her marriage in 1750. Six pieces, viz: 

a. Gown of white brocaded silk. 

b. Brocaded silk petticoat. 

c. White lace veil. 

d. Lace handkerchief. 

e. White silk stockings. 

f . White silk slippers. 

Loaned by Mrs. Adolph Kiersten. 

Waistcoat. White satin, embroidered in colors. Worn 
by Adolph Kiersten at his marriage in 1750. 

Loaned by Mrs. Adolph Kiersten. 

Wedding Gown. Light brown brocaded silk. Worn by 
Mrs. John De Motte of Long Island about 1770. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. G. Mars. 

Infant's Robe. Worn 100 years ago by a member of the 
Traphagen Family. Loaned by Mrs. J. R. Wortendyke. 

Caps. Two small caps worn by Mrs. Margaret Vreeland 
when a babe, 93 years ago. 

Loaned by Mrs. Theodore Solmons. 

Cap. Made of lace and ribbon. Worn by Miss Keziah 
B. Stowe about 1830. Loaned by Mr. B. L. Stowe. 

Shirt. Linen shirt about 200 years old. Made by candle- 
light by one of the earliest settlers of Communipaw. Linen 

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was made from flax raised, spun and woven in Bergen Co., 
N. J. From the Van Horn Family. 

L,oaned by Mrs. Edwin Van Houten. 

Chemise. lyinen chemise made by Mrs. Margaret Vree- 
land early in 19th century, Linen was made from flax spun 
and woven by Mrs. Vreeland. 

Loaned by Mrs. Theodore Solmons. 

Child's Dress Made of red delaine. Used a century 
ago in the Van Vliet Family of Ulster Co., N. Y. 

Loaned by Mrs, Albert Norris. 

Pillow Case. Made of linen, from flax spun and woven 
by Mrs. Rebekah Van Vliet about 1770, who also did the sew- 
ing and embroidered her initials. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Double-gown. Man's double-gown made of heavy cotton 
cloth, in use early in 19th century in the Van Vliet Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Double-gown. Woman's double-gown made of figured 
blue delaine, in use early 19th century. 

Loaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Shoulder-cape. Made of plush and satin. Worn in 
1774 by Mrs. Clarissa Warner, wife of Major Robert Warner 
of the Revolutionary Army. Loaned by Mrs. Spencer Weart. 

Shoulder-shawl. Over a century old. Formerly the 
property of Abigail Titcomb of Dover, N. H. 

Loaned by Mrs. Spencer Weart. 

Patch. Section of a bed quilt, the cloth of which was 
woven and the quilt pieced and quilted 200 years ago bj^ Mrs. 
Polly Blake of New Hampshire. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clarence Chase. 

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Coverlet, Homespun blue and white coverlet made 120 
years ago at Coxsackie-on-the-Hudson. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. A. Walker. 

CovERivET. Homespun blue and white coverlet, 125 
years old. Loaned by Mrs. F. A. Hammond. 

Coverlet. Homespun blue and white cradle coverlet 
used by five generations of the Van Vliet Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Bedspread. Calico patchwork done in overhand. Made 
in 1805 by Ann Hague, aged 15 years. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Needle-case, with samples of old silks. Made about 
1770 by Mrs. Sarah Noble Hague. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Flag. United States flag with the device of a log cabin 
and the motto " Harrison and Reform." Used in the presi- 
dential campaign of 1840. 

Donated to the Library by Mr. D. W.' Lawrence. 

Flag. First flag ever unfurled over a church in Jersey 
City. Raised over the Tabernacle in 1861 by the Rev. John 
Milton Holmes. Donated to the Library by Mr. R. D. Noonan. 



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SrXDRIBS 

Snuff-box. Very old Japanned ware. 

Loaned by Mrs. Clara Muirlieid. 

Snuff-box, Black and gilt with picture of William 
Henry Harrison on lid. Souvenir of the "Log Cabin" cam- 
paign of 1840. Loaned by Mrs. P. K. Green. 

Snuff-box. Silver with blue enamel. Presented to Cor- 
nelius C. Van Reipen by Mrs. Van Wyck early in 19th cen- 
tury. Loaned by Mrs. P. K. Green. 

Snuff-box. Tortoise-shell with silver mountings. Pre- 
sented to Congressman Van Alen by President George Wash- 
ington about 1795. Loaned by Mr. E. P. Buifett. 

Snuff-box. Ivory inlaid with gold, with picture on lid, 
"Temple d'amitie." Early 19th century. From the Schley 
Family. Loaned by Miss L. E. Riley. 

Snuff-box. Olive wood with a medallion portrait on 
lid of Louis Phillippe, King of the French. 1830. Schley 
Family. Loaned by Miss L. E. Riley. 

Historic Relic. Small section of a tree which stood 
on what is now Newark Avenue, for more than 150 years. 
Felled in 1906. 

Donated to the Library by Mrs. Thomas Edmondson. 

Cane. Made of wood from Robert Fulton's steamboat, 
"The Clermont." Loaned by Mr. N. J. H. Edge. 

Historic Relic. Chip of wood from United States 
Frigate ' ' Constitution . ' ' 

Loaned by New Jersey Daughters of 1812. 

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GaveIv. Made of wood from the old libert)' pole which 

stood in Bergen Square (Old Bergen,) during the War of 1812. 

Loaned by New Jersey Daughters of 1812. 

Cane. Made of wood from the old Middle Dutch Church, 
formerly standing on Nassau Street, between Cedar and Lib- 
erty Streets, New York City. 

Loaned by Mr. I. P. Vanderbeek. 

Musket. Flint lock, with powder horn and shot bag. 
Used by a member of the Van Vliet Family during the War of 
the Revolution. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Musket. Flint lock, with powder horn. Used in the 
War of the Revolution. Loaned by Mr. J. J. Flanagan. 

Powder Horns (two), with a very ancient shot bag. 
Used in colonial times in the Wortendyke Family. 

Loaned by Mr. J. R. Wortendyke. 

Sash and Belt Pirate. Worn in the War of 1812 by 
Captain Zachariah Rossell of the 15th Regiment of Infantry, 
United States Army. 

Loaned by New Jersey Daughters of 1812. 

EpauIvET. Worn by Captain Evart Van Alen of the 3d 
Regiment of Cavalry, New York State Militia. 

Loaned by New Jersey Daughters of 1812. 

Rifle. Used in the War of the Rebellion by Mr. Sam- 
uel C. Allison. Loaned by Mrs. S. C. Allison. 

Badge and Medal. Issued by the Grand Army of the 
Republic for the Denver meeting, 1905. 

Donated to the Library by Mr. P. H. O'Neill. 

Badges and Medals. Issued by the Grand Army of 
the Republic for the Salt Lake City meeting, 1909. 

Loaned by Mr. F. O. Cole. 

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Badges. Collection of badges of the Grand Army of the 
Republic; various meetings. 

Donated to the I,ibrary by Major G. B. Fielder. 

SpECTACIvKS. Pair of silver bowed spectacles with case, 
formerly belonging to Cornelius Van Reipen, 1767-1842. 

Loaned by Mrs. P. K, Green, 

Slipper. Worn about 1770 by Mrs. Sarah Noble Hague. 

Loaned by Mrs. J. E. Stevens. 

Stay-board. Worn by a member of the Blake Family 
of Vermont 250 years ago. Loaned by Mrs. Clarence Chase. 

Cap-basket. Used by Mrs. Rebekah Van Vliet, late 
18th century. Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Pipe. Curious old Indian pipe made from the horns of 
seven different animals. Loaned by Mr. J. J. Flanagan. 

Hatchet. Hand wrought. Used in early colonial 
times. From the Van Vliet Family. 

Loaned by Mrs. Albert Norris. 

Wool-carders. Brought from Holland by one of the 
first settlers of Bergen, N. J. 

Donated to the Library by Mrs. J. H. Evers. 

Fork. Formerly belonging to a courtier of George H. 
and used at the King's table. Brought to America by Gen- 
eral Wolfe who fell at Quebec. Loaned by Mr. E. P. Buflett. 

Souvenirs, commemorating the opening of the Erie 
Canal, viz.: 

a. Medal. 

b. Badge. 

c. Box made of wood brought from Erie on the 
first canal boat. 1826. Loaned by Mr. E. P. Buffett. 

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Badgks. Four historic badges, viz.: 

a. Badge commemorating death of Andrew Jack- 

son. June 24, 1845. 

b. Centennial badge in honor of George Wash- 

ington. 1876. 

c. Empire Association badge in honor of George 

Washington. 1876. 

d. Lone Star badge. Taylor's campaign. 1848. 

lyoaned by Mrs. F. C. Hammond. 

Trunk. Leather trunk made 200 years ago. Used for 
the trousseaus of three generations of brides. From the Col- 
lins Family of New York. 

Loaned by Miss M. E. Baulch. 

Trunk. Small, leather-covered, brass-bound trunk, de- 
signed for carrying valuables in stage coach travel. Used 
during the War of the Revolution by Mrs. Clarissa Warner. 

Loaned by Mrs. Spencer Weart. 

WalIvET. Leather wallet used in colonial days in the 
Wortendyke Family. Loaned by Mr. J. R. Wortendyke. 



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